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First thing you have to do is disconnect the battery.
Next start off by removing the wiper arms.There is a 13mm nut per arm.You may need to remove a black cover to get to the nut.
Then remove the 4 Torxes 25 screws holding the plastic cover under the the wiper arms.You will have to also remove the 2 clamps holding the rubber hoses to the plastic cover.Lift up on the front of the cover then slide it towards the front of the car to remove it.
Then under there is Either 4 torxes 30 screws or 10mm screws that hold the dash to the body of the car.Be very careful removing and tightening the screws for the dash.The dash tabs could break and then will need to be repaired or the dash will need to be replaced.Also just pull up on the pollen filter case if it has one.If not just remove the ring that is there.
Going to the inside of the car you will need:T-25 socket or bit with a screwdriver,A long T-30 socket,18mm socket with extension and ratchet,wire cutters,T-15,T-20,10mm ,12mm,13mm,1/4 drive socket.
First start off by removing the center console.If it is a 850 remove the front cubby by reoving the 2 T-25 screws then under the cover is 2 T-15 screws remove them.Unplug the black and grey plugs in the hole by the 2 T-15 screws.Then lift up the armrest and remove the black cover and remove the 2 8mm or 10mm screws.The early 850's may have T-25 screws.
The S70 remove the shifter boot cover bye pulling it towards the drivers seat with the arm rest up.Then remove the cover in the cover under the arm rest.Remove the 2 screws in there.
Unplug the 2 plugs behind the cover for the E-brake.Lift the back of the center console up first and work it out.
Next remove the radio by pushing in the little tabs on the side of the radio then they will pop out and then pull them to release the tabs all the way.Remove and unplug the radio.
The next step will depend whether you have ECC (Electronic climate control)or MCC(manual climate control)
If you have ecc then you car reach through the hole for the radio and push the climate control module from the back.Be careful put a rag on your arm.Sometimes it is stubborn and when it releases it will cut your arm.
If you have MCC then remove all 3 of the control knobs.Then under the 2 outer knobs is 2 T-25 screws.Remove them then push the outside cover out from the back and unplug the wiring.On the sides you will see one Phillips screw on each side remove them.You are done here for now.
Next remove the air bag from the steering wheel.Turn the steering wheel so that the top is to one side.There is a hole in the back of the steering wheel.Insert a long T-30 and remove the screws for the airbag.Always remove and tighten the right side screw for the air bag first.If not then the horn might not work.Next take the little T-20 screw stored in the steering wheel.That will get screwed into the hole on top of where the bolt for the steering wheel is.It will hold the Contact reel from unrolling.
Note: Break the bolt for the steering wheel loose before installing the small screw.
Remove the bolt holding the steering wheel in.It is a 18mm head bolt.Then lift the steering wheel off.
Next remove the steering column covers.On the S70 pull up on the top one and remove it.Then loosen and remove the T-25 screws in the bottom cover.The screws go from the bottom going up.
The 850 you will have to remove 2 T-15 screws in the front part of the cover.You will need it to be long to reach the screws.That will remove the top cover.Note be careful removing the T-15 screws.Hold down on the top cover while removing then or the tabs might break off the top cover.Then remove the 2 T-25 screws and remove the lower cover.
Next remove the turn signal switch and the wiper switch.They are held on by 2 T-25 screws each.Next remove the SRS contact reel.Note:Be very careful the plastic is very brittle.
There is 3 screws total holding it in.Then unplug it and remove it all the way.
Next remove the lower dash panel on the left side of the car.Then look up under the dash and you should see a long red plug or a Yellow with a Purple pull tab to release. It should have a tab to pull to release it.Pull it and release it.That is the main plug for the dash.
Next on the 850 you will have to remove the metal knee bolsters.There is 13mm nuts holding it in.Note:Or you can wait till you remove the dash.It is easier to remove them once the dash is out.Pull back the cover at the bottom of the dash by the door.The sill cover that runs all the way back.Pull it off by the dash.You will see a screw holding the bottom of the dash.remove the 10mm screw.
Then go to the other side and remove the glove box assembly.Remove the T-25 screws folding it in.On the 850's unhook the glove box support arms by inserting a small screw driver in the hole.Then remove the insert.Next remove the lower dash cover on that side as well.
Also unplug the passenger side Air bag.You will see the plug.Look for an orange wrapped wire and follow to the plug.Then pull back on the sill cover again and remove the 10mm screw on that side as well.
The dash should be ready to come out.Make sure you have someone help you remove it.
You will need to leave the key out of the ignition.To get the car out of park.Look on the right side of the shifter.There is a soleniod you will need to push the soleniod back and push the button on the shifter and pull out of part.
Remove the dash.If it is turbo you will also have to unplug the line for the boost guage if the car has one.Also be careful some cars have an extra plug you will have to unplug while removing the dash.Watch while removing.
Set the dash off to the side in a safe place.
Then you will see the Dash Mounting Tabs on the back of the Dash.
This is what I would use to repair the Tabs. They call it Piping strap.I have a picture posted at the bottom of the post.
What you will do is cut a piece that will go up and over the tab that you can screw on each side. You will need to screw it over the clips that are there with the threads.Make sure you get it as tight as you can. Then when you got them all secured before installing make sure you install either a piece of Duct tape or Felt tape over the Tab and strap. This way you know it won't squeek or anything like that.
Hi Tech! I finally decided to do the project, but I'm stuck on one item.
I'm having problem locating the red or yellow pull tab to release the main plug for the dash. I looked under the dash of the driver side but could not find it. I see bunch of wires, but no plug. Could you go more detail where about the plug might be? Start me with me lying on the floor board and looking up the steering column.
It is over to the right side. It will be a Yellow plug about 6 inches long or a little more and about 2 inches wide.
It will be about where the arrow in the Pic is.
My '98 S70 did not have the main plug for the dash although it had more screws that need to be removed, i.e. under the ash tray holder and both outer most bottom leg of the dash. I now see what the broken tabs looks like. I will post picture later.
Contact reel – shown with the screw lock installed. The plastic mounting eyelet was old and brittle. I was able to salvage it using a 2-tube epoxy to mend it.
Alignment dash plug – I believe this was the main squeaker. Make sure you replace the worn out felt wrap. This is located on the underside center of the dash.
Broken mount – here you see the plastic casing the square nut has disintegrated. I was able to use the 2-tube epoxy to mend others that are worse off.
Piping strap – I had to increase slightly the size of the piping strap hole directly above the square nut to make it easier for me to fish for the square nut during installation. I took the picture without the tape wrap so you can see how I installed it. I later wrap the strap with a cloth tape on both sides. You can use a duct tape as well as Tech mentioned.
Pulling the dash seems like a pretty big ordeal. I believe the book calls for about 9 hours labor. Is there any quick fix or is pulling the dash the only reasonable way to go?
There is plenty of room to work around the wiper transmission (under the A/C intake). My friend and I are almost tempted to run some heavy duty lag screws throug the firewall to pull the dash tight against the wall.
I know this is a riggin' way to fix something, but we just aren't up to pulling the dash right now for the tab repair.
I believe the problem is finding the time. What kind of time do you estimate it would take for a first timer?
Have you ever broken any of the "fake" woodgrain pieces in the process? If so...where do you purchase these replacement pieces? The dealer claims they can't guarantee a match in color and they are very expensive. I see some cheap kits on Ebay for around $125. Have you ever tried one of these kits?
Thanks for your help!
If you were nearby...I believe we would gladly pay for your 20 minutes of service!
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Dash board removal for mounting tab repair
